82 FR 57537 - Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 233 (December 6, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 233 (December 6, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-26192 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 233 (Wednesday, December 6, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 57537-57539] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26192] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 233 / Wednesday, December 6, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 57537]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1097; Product Identifier 2013-NM-015-AD; Amendment 39-19117; AD 2017-25-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by a report of sparks and an electrical smell on the flight deck of a Model F28 Mark 0070 airplane. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017. We must receive comments on this AD by January 22, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1097; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2013-0003, dated January 7, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100. The MCAI states: Following a report of sparks and an electrical smell on the flight deck of an F28 Mark 0070 aeroplane, the investigation results revealed heat damage on several contacts of connector J 4222A/P 4222B, most likely caused by a degraded contact. An imbalance of the resistance of two contacts, used in parallel in the left-hand (LH) windshield heating system, resulted in a too high current. This overheated the contacts and caused carbonising, thereby creating a conductive path between the contacts of the LH windshield heating system and the LH sliding window heating system. The conductive path resulted in a too high voltage on the LH sliding window, causing overheating of the LH sliding window heating element. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to further cases of electrical overload, possibly resulting in failure of sliding window heating element(s) and consequent arcing, smoke and fire in the cockpit area. Prompted by these findings, Fokker Services issued Service Bulletin (SB) SBF100-30-027 which introduces a modification of wiring distribution on the affected receptacles and plugs. To correct this potential unsafe condition, [Civil Aviation Authority--The Netherlands] CAA-NL issued [Dutch] AD NL-2005-009 (EASA approval 2005-6043) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2006-15-17, Amendment 39-14698 (71 FR 43033, July 31, 2006)] to require modification of the wiring distribution of the AC Bus Transfer Power System and the Windshield Anti-Icing Systems, as specified in Fokker Services SBF100-30-027. Since that [Dutch] AD was issued, Fokker Services found that, as the Accomplishment Instructions of SBF100-30-027 were divided in 5 blocks, an individual aeroplane (serial number) could be specified in one or more blocks. This led to confusion for operators and may have resulted in incomplete accomplishment of the modification as required by [Dutch] AD NL-2005-009. Fokker Services SBF100-30-027 has now been revised to include a one-to one relation between each aeroplane and the applicable blocks in the Accomplishment Instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time check of the work accomplished through Fokker Services SBF100- 30-027, a visual inspection of the contacts of connectors and, depending on findings, rework of the wiring. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1097. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date There are currently no domestic operators of this product. Therefore, we find that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary and that good cause exists for making [[Page 57538]] this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1097; Product Identifier 2013-NM-015-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is placed on the U.S. Register in the future: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance record review............ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 hour = $85. Inspection........................... Up to 76 work-hours x $0 Up to $6,460 $85 per hour = $6,460. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition modification that would be required based on the results of the required actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification......................... Up to 16 work-hours x $0 Up to $1,360 $85 per hour = $1,360. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-25-03 Fokker Services B.V.: Amendment 39-19117; Docket No. FAA- 2017-1097; Product Identifier 2013-NM-015-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 30, Ice and rain protection. [[Page 57539]] (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of sparks and an electrical smell on the flight deck of a Model F28 Mark 0070 airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical overload in the windshield heating system, which could result in failure of a sliding window heating element and consequent arcing, smoke, and fire in the flight deck. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action(s) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013-0003, dated January 7, 2013. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013-0003, dated January 7, 2013, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1097. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425-227-1149. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 21, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-26192 Filed 12-5-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., and consequent arcing, smoke and fire in the
contains regulatory documents having general Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 cockpit area.
applicability and legal effect, most of which p.m., Monday through Friday, except Prompted by these findings, Fokker
are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal holidays. Services issued Service Bulletin (SB)
Federal Regulations, which is published under SBF100–30–027 which introduces a
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. Examining the AD Docket modification of wiring distribution on the
affected receptacles and plugs.
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by You may examine the AD docket on To correct this potential unsafe condition,
the Superintendent of Documents. the Internet at http:// [Civil Aviation Authority—The Netherlands]
www.regulations.gov by searching for CAA–NL issued [Dutch] AD NL–2005–009
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (EASA approval 2005–6043) [which
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1097; or in person at the Docket corresponds to FAA AD 2006–15–17,
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Amendment 39–14698 (71 FR 43033, July 31,
Federal Aviation Administration p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2006)] to require modification of the wiring
distribution of the AC Bus Transfer Power
Federal holidays. The AD docket System and the Windshield Anti-Icing
14 CFR Part 39 contains this AD, the regulatory Systems, as specified in Fokker Services
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1097; Product evaluation, any comments received, and SBF100–30–027.
Identifier 2013–NM–015–AD; Amendment other information. The street address for Since that [Dutch] AD was issued, Fokker
39–19117; AD 2017–25–03] the Docket Operations office (telephone: Services found that, as the Accomplishment
RIN 2120–AA64 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Instructions of SBF100–30–027 were divided
section. Comments will be available in in 5 blocks, an individual aeroplane (serial
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker the AD docket shortly after receipt. number) could be specified in one or more
blocks. This led to confusion for operators
Services B.V. Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom and may have resulted in incomplete
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, accomplishment of the modification as
Administration (FAA), DOT. International Section, Transport required by [Dutch] AD NL–2005–009.
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Fokker Services SBF100–30–027 has now
ACTION: Final rule; request for been revised to include a one-to one relation
comments. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425– between each aeroplane and the applicable
blocks in the Accomplishment Instructions.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 227–1149. For the reasons described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EASA] AD requires a one-time check of the
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark work accomplished through Fokker Services
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD Discussion SBF100–30–027, a visual inspection of the
requires contacting the FAA to obtain contacts of connectors and, depending on
The European Aviation Safety Agency
instructions for addressing the unsafe findings, rework of the wiring.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
condition on these products, and doing for the Member States of the European You may examine the MCAI on the
the actions specified in those Union, has issued EASA AD 2013–0003, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
instructions. This AD was prompted by dated January 7, 2013 (referred to after by searching for and locating Docket No.
a report of sparks and an electrical smell this as the Mandatory Continuing FAA–2017–1097.
on the flight deck of a Model F28 Mark Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
0070 airplane. We are issuing this AD to MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition FAA’s Determination and Requirements
address the unsafe condition on these for all Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 of This AD
products. Mark 0070 and 0100. The MCAI states: This product has been approved by
DATES: This AD becomes effective Following a report of sparks and an the aviation authority of another
December 21, 2017. electrical smell on the flight deck of an F28 country, and is approved for operation
We must receive comments on this Mark 0070 aeroplane, the investigation in the United States. Pursuant to our
AD by January 22, 2018. results revealed heat damage on several bilateral agreement with the State of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
contacts of connector J 4222A/P 4222B, most Design Authority, we have been notified
likely caused by a degraded contact. An of the unsafe condition described in the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR imbalance of the resistance of two contacts,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
used in parallel in the left-hand (LH)
methods: windshield heating system, resulted in a too we evaluated all pertinent information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to high current. This overheated the contacts and determined the unsafe condition
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the and caused carbonising, thereby creating a exists and is likely to exist or develop
instructions for submitting comments. conductive path between the contacts of the on other products of the same type
• Fax: 202–493–2251. LH windshield heating system and the LH design.
• Mail: U.S. Department of sliding window heating system. The
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– conductive path resulted in a too high
voltage on the LH sliding window, causing Date
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overheating of the LH sliding window
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., heating element.
There are currently no domestic
Washington, DC 20590. This condition, if not detected and operators of this product. Therefore, we
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of corrected, could lead to further cases of find that notice and opportunity for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– electrical overload, possibly resulting in prior public comment are unnecessary
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room failure of sliding window heating element(s) and that good cause exists for making
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this amendment effective in less than 30 at the beginning of your comments. We substantive verbal contact we receive
days. specifically invite comments on the about this AD.
Comments Invited overall regulatory, economic, Costs of Compliance
environmental, and energy aspects of
This AD is a final rule that involves this AD. We will consider all comments Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
requirements affecting flight safety, and received by the closing date and may registered airplanes. This AD requires
we did not precede it by notice and amend this AD based on those contacting the FAA to obtain
opportunity for public comment. We comments. instructions for addressing the unsafe
invite you to send any written relevant condition, and doing the actions
data, views, or arguments about this AD. We will post all comments we specified in those instructions. Based on
Send your comments to an address receive, without change, to http:// the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
listed under the ADDRESSES section. www.regulations.gov, including any we are providing the following cost
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1097; personal information you provide. We estimates for an affected airplane that is
Product Identifier 2013–NM–015–AD’’ will also post a report summarizing each placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Maintenance record review ........................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................ $0 $85
Inspection ................................................................... Up to 76 work-hours × $85 per hour = $6,460 ......... $0 Up to $6,460
We estimate the following costs to do based on the results of the required
any necessary on-condition actions:
modification that would be required
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Modification ................................................................ Up to 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ......... $0 Up to $1,360
Authority for This Rulemaking airplanes to the Director of the System the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Title 49 of the United States Code Oversight Division. follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We determined that this AD will not DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of
have federalism implications under
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Executive Order 13132. This AD will ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
not have a substantial direct effect on continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s
the States, on the relationship between
authority. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the national government and the States,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, or on the distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: responsibilities among the various
General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
For the reasons discussed above, I the following new airworthiness
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certify that this AD: directive (AD):
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2017–25–03 Fokker Services B.V.:
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
for practices, methods, and procedures 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Amendment 39–19117; Docket No.
the Administrator finds necessary for DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures FAA–2017–1097; Product Identifier
safety in air commerce. This regulation (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 2013–NM–015–AD.
is within the scope of that authority 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (a) Effective Date
because it addresses an unsafe condition Alaska; and
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD becomes effective December 21,
4. Will not have a significant
products identified in this rulemaking 2017.
economic impact, positive or negative,
action. on a substantial number of small entities (b) Affected ADs
This AD is issued in accordance with under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority delegated by the Executive None.
Flexibility Act.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (c) Applicability
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
This AD applies to Fokker Services B.V.
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In accordance with that order, issuance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes,
of ADs is normally a function of the safety, Incorporation by reference, certificated in any category, all manufacturer
Compliance and Airworthiness Safety. serial numbers.
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has Adoption of the Amendment (d) Subject
delegated the authority to issue ADs Accordingly, under the authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of
applicable to transport category delegated to me by the Administrator, America Code 30, Ice and rain protection.
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(e) Reason DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and
This AD was prompted by a report of other information. The street address for
sparks and an electrical smell on the flight Federal Aviation Administration the Docket Operations office (telephone
deck of a Model F28 Mark 0070 airplane. We 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
are issuing this AD to prevent an electrical 14 CFR Part 39 section. Comments will be available in
overload in the windshield heating system, the AD docket shortly after receipt.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1098; Product
which could result in failure of a sliding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Identifier 2012–NM–216–AD; Amendment
window heating element and consequent
39–19116; AD 2017–25–02] Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
arcing, smoke, and fire in the flight deck.
International Section, Transport
RIN 2120–AA64
(f) Compliance Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Directives; Fokker Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
compliance times specified, unless already Services B.V. Airplanes telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–
done. 1149.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(g) Required Action(s) Administration (FAA), DOT.
Within 30 days after the effective date of ACTION: Final rule; request for
Discussion
this AD, request instructions from the comments. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Manager, International Section, Transport (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new for the Member States of the European
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
Union, has issued EASA AD 2012–0239,
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark dated November 9, 2012 (referred to
times specified in, and in accordance with,
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. after this as the Mandatory Continuing
those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
This AD requires contacting the FAA to Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Information (MCAI) European Aviation obtain instructions for addressing the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–0003, dated unsafe condition on these products, and for certain Fokker Services B.V. Model
January 7, 2013. doing the actions specified in those F28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
instructions. This AD was prompted by airplanes. The MCAI states:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
reports indicating that certain exit signs
(AMOCs) A number of Fokker F28 aeroplanes have
have a hydrogen isotope that decays exit signs installed to locate the emergency
The Manager, International Section, over time, causing the signs to lose their exits. A number of these signs are not
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the brightness. We are issuing this AD to electrically powered, but are self-illuminated
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
address the unsafe condition on these by means of a hydrogen isotope known as
requested using the procedures found in 14 Tritium. As this isotope decays over time,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
products.
these signs will lose their brightness.
send your request to your principal inspector DATES: This AD becomes effective To remain compliant with regulations,
or local Flight Standards District Office, as December 21, 2017. Tritium exit signs should be replaced when
appropriate. If sending information directly We must receive comments on this their brightness has deteriorated below
to the International Section, send it to the AD by January 22, 2018. accepted levels. The established service life
attention of the person identified in for the Tritium powered exit signs is 7 years.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may Currently, the Fokker F28 maintenance
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- using the procedures found in 14 CFR program does not include a replacement task
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following for signs containing Tritium.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate methods: This condition, if not corrected, could
principal inspector, or lacking a principal • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to result in insufficiently bright exit signs,
inspector, the manager of the local flight http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the possibly preventing safe evacuation during
standards district office/certificate holding instructions for submitting comments. an emergency, which could result in injury
district office. • Fax: 202–493–2251. to occupants.
(i) Related Information • Mail: U.S. Department of For the reasons described above, this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– [EASA] AD requires replacement of all
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013–0003, Tritium exit signs with photo-luminescent
dated January 7, 2013, for related
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room signs, which do not have an internal power
information. You may examine the MCAI on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., source like the Tritium powered exit signs.
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Washington, DC 20590. In addition, this [EASA] AD requires
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of repetitive maintenance tasks for the new
2017–1097. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– photo-luminescent signs. [The EASA AD
(2) For more information about this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room provides an option to revise the airplane
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., maintenance program.]
International Section, Transport Standards Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 You may examine the MCAI on the
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., p.m., Monday through Friday, except Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– Federal holidays. by searching for and locating Docket No.
227–1137; fax: 425–227–1149.
Examining the AD Docket FAA–2017–1098.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
You may examine the AD docket on FAA’s Determination and Requirements
None. of This AD
the Internet at http://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for This product has been approved by
November 21, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the aviation authority of another
Jeffrey E. Duven, 1098; or in person at the Docket country, and is approved for operation
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 in the United States. Pursuant to our
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective December 21, 2017. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1137; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 57537 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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